What Is Climate-Ready Infrastructure? Some Cities Are Starting to Adapt

The most recent international report on climate change paints a picture of disruption to society unless there are drastic and rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Although it's early days, some cities and municipalities are starting to recognize that past conditions can no longer serve as reasonable proxies for the future. This is particularly true for the country's infrastructure. Highways, water treatment facilities and the power grid are at increasing risk to extreme weather events and other effects of a changing climate. Read more...